panel discussion

noun

: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Attendees experienced a dynamic mix of panel discussions, live performances, workshops, and industry mixers, all culminating in the Touring Awards Ceremony. Evan Burke, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025 Stay tuned Thursday for complete panel coverage, followed Monday by the release of the streaming site featuring all the panel discussions. The Deadline Team, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 This was followed by a panel discussion featuring selection committee member director Ishikawa Kei, TIFF programming director Ichiyama Shozo and guest Christian Jeune, deputy delegate and director of the film department at the Cannes Film Festival. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025 Other videos of panel discussions from the WTF Summit were still posted to the publication's accounts. Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panel discussion was in 1936

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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panel%20discussion. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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